3066 — NGS KX1250 — Pittsburgh, US

USNGStrigunknown#633389
Latitude
40.416389°
Longitude
-79.912222°
Ortho h
228.75 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic control infrastructure. Trig stations of this type serve as horizontal control points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the country. Located in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area at coordinates 40.41639° N, 79.91222° W, this benchmark provides a precisely known position for surveyors and cartographers conducting work in western Pennsylvania. The point's location within an established metropolitan region makes it particularly valuable for maintaining survey accuracy across developed areas. Documentation and periodic verification of such control points ensure the continued reliability of the geodetic network and support accurate spatial referencing for public works, infrastructure projects, and scientific research. Surveyors conducting work in this region should consult current NGS records for this station's status and any relevant corrections or monumentation details.

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3066 — NGS KX1250 — Pittsburgh, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633389 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 228.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.416389°, -79.912222°, corresponding to 40° 24′ 59.00″ N, 79° 54′ 44.00″ W in the traditional degrees-minutes-seconds format. This page is a self-updating reference — all data is aggregated from public open sources and cross-checked periodically against the originating agency.

Professional surveyors, engineers, and topographers use points like 3066 — NGS KX1250 — Pittsburgh, US to anchor total-station traverses, verify GNSS/RTK solutions, calibrate levelling instruments, and validate survey deliverables against known coordinates. The record on this page is refreshed daily via automated pipelines that monitor the public sources for any updates, corrections, or status changes.

Coordinate formats

WGS84 (decimal)40.416389, -79.912222
WGS84 (DMS)40° 24′ 59.00″ N, 79° 54′ 44.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation228.75 m
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Geodetic context in United States

The national geodetic reference in United States is maintained by National Geodetic Survey (NGS). The active datum is NAD83(2011) / NATRF2022 (active). Coordinates shown on this page are expressed in WGS84 (ETRF/ITRF-compatible) which is directly usable in most modern GNSS receivers. For cadastral work in United States you may need to convert to the local datum using the Coordinate Hub.

Browse the full list of indexed control points in United States from the country page.

Nearby benchmarks

The closest 6 indexed control points within roughly 50 km of this location:

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Y 342 — NGS KX1253 — Pittsburgh, US
1.0 km away · US
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FORT — NGS KX1252 — Pittsburgh, US
1.0 km away · US
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MR 6 LC — NGS KX2424 — West Homestead, US
1.4 km away · US
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3068 — NGS KX1254 — Pittsburgh, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 3066 — NGS KX1250 — Pittsburgh, US?

3066 — NGS KX1250 — Pittsburgh, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633389 and sits at an elevation of 228.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 3066 — NGS KX1250 — Pittsburgh, US?

The position of 3066 — NGS KX1250 — Pittsburgh, US in WGS84 is 40.416389°, -79.912222° (decimal), or 40° 24′ 59.00″ N, 79° 54′ 44.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 17N (approx.).

How can I reach and visit this triangulation station?

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Is this point verified and usable for professional surveying?

This record has been community-verified 0 times. Data quality depends on the source: NGS and official national agency points are typically centimetre-accurate, OpenStreetMap survey points are metre-accurate, and GeoNames topographic landmarks (peaks, hills) are reference-grade only. Always cross-reference with the original agency datasheet before using this point for cadastral, legal, or safety-critical work.

Original source: this record was imported from ngs_public. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.